Oates

[ ohts ]

noun

1. Joyce Carol, born 1938, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
2. Titus, 1649–1705, English conspirator and Anglican priest: instigator of the Popish Plot scare.

Oates

/ əʊts /

noun

1. OatesLawrence Edward Grace18801912MEnglishTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: explorer Captain Lawrence Edward Grace . 1880–1912, English explorer. He died on Scott's second Antarctic expedition
2. OatesTitus16491705MEnglishPOLITICS: conspirator Titus. (ˈtaɪtəs). 1649–1705, English conspirator. He fabricated the Popish Plot (1678), a supposed Catholic conspiracy to kill Charles II, burn London, and massacre Protestants. His perjury caused the execution of many innocent Catholics

Example Sentences

Sylvia Oates, director of Ask for Angela, said it was a "real concern" that the scheme was not successful in premises advertising it.

From BBC

I did offer it to Hall & Oates because I was producing them at the time.

From Los Angeles Times

A key challenge for young stars, according to Prof Oates, is managing the comedown after a long period of fame.

From BBC

It's where artists like Robert Palmer, Billy Joel, and Hall & Oates are stashed, for those seeking a soundtrack for grilling on a Sunday afternoon while sipping Yuengling.

From Salon

Ryan Evans, 31, was on bail conditions which said he must not contact Holly Sanchez, 32, when she was found dead on his lounge floor in Oates Walk, Crawley, on 13 May 2023.

From BBC